Nice Secures World Cup Hopefuls for Playoff vs Saint-Étienne
Nice has secured federation permissions to field its World Cup hopefuls in the L1-L2 playoff vs Saint-Étienne, though Ghana and Algeria calls are pending.
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Nice has secured federation permissions to field its World Cup hopefuls in the L1-L2 playoff vs Saint-Étienne, though Ghana and Algeria calls are pending.
Stéphane Richard has been active weeks before his official July 3 start, sanctioning Aubameyang, choosing Lorenzi, and securing an Ivorian tourism deal.
Nice faces a Ligue 1 relegation playoff vs. Saint-Étienne (May 26 & 29) after their Coupe de France final, echoing 1997 when they won the Cup but still got
Ajax must win a crucial match at Volendam's 6,800-seat stadium after Harry Styles concerts forced them out of their home, putting European qualification at
New OM president Stéphane Richard hasn't waited for his official July start, hiring a sporting director, attending matches, and inking a key partnership.
Aston Villa's Europa win in Istanbul leaned on Ligue 1 alumni: Emery, Digne, Onana, and Bizot featured, while Digne earned a World Cup spot.
Bernardo Silva leaves Manchester City after nine seasons and 20 trophies. The Portuguese winger cites family reasons and a desire to move closer to home.
PSG opened their training center to media in a rare UEFA-mandated event ahead of the Champions League final, revealing a transformed Luis Enrique.
Medhi Benatia, days after leaving Marseille, says he could work for PSG, citing close ties with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and no debt to anyone. The revelation stokes
Aston Villa aim for first trophy in nearly 30 years as they meet Freiburg in tonight's Europa League final, with Unai Emery targeting a record sixth title.
UEFA's 2028 Nations League overhaul introduces three leagues of 18 teams, six group games per team, and revamped Euro/World Cup qualifying via League A/B.
Lucas Hernandez says 10 days off boosts PSG's bid for a historic Champions League double, allowing for mental reset and physical peak ahead of the final.
PSG's Nuno Mendes says Champions League final vs Arsenal risks boring match if they mimic opponents' style, setting up tactical duel on May 20.
Pep Guardiola told Man City players he will leave at season's end, despite 2027 contract, before a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth that gave Arsenal the title.
Nicolas Chabot leaves Nantes for possible OM job; Pierre-Alain Picard arrives from Dijon. Best coach in Première Ligue departs amid a coaching shake-up.
After securing Ligue 1 safety, Sofiane Boufal departs Le Havre. The Moroccan midfielder announces his exit via Instagram after a successful six-month mission.
Paulo Fonseca calls OL's 4th place in Ligue 1 'magnificent' yet rues mental fragility and injuries that cost a top-3 finish, and addresses European ambitions.
Aston Villa seeks first European trophy in 43 years vs Freiburg in Europa League final, with Unai Emery chasing record-extending sixth title.
Enzo Maresca, sacked by Chelsea in Jan 2026, set to replace Pep Guardiola at Man City with deal imminent; Guardiola leaving despite contract until 2027.
US exempts DR Congo's team from Ebola travel ban for 2026 World Cup, with strict protocols; fans barred. Leopards face Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan.